...In the novel The Cay written by Theodore Taylor, the main character Phillip Enright comes of age. During WWII Phillip gets shipwrecked and stuck on a cay with a black man named Timothy. When his head injury causes him to go blind he must rely on Timothy. Phillip portrays evolution when he learns to respect Timothy, treats every race the same, and shows compassion for Timothy. The first example of Phillip’s character changing is when he learns to respect Timothy. Phillip was being unkind and disrespectful toward Timothy when Timothy was trying to help him weave. Timothy gets fed up with his attude and slaps him. Phillip said, “Something happened to me that day on the cay. I'm not quite sure what it was even now, but I had begun to change.” This quote works well with him showing his evolution because he finally respects Timothy. Theodore Taylor might have been representing the phrase “Slapping sense into someone.” This is how Phillip evolves through his respect for Timothy....
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...Personal Definition of Nursing What is nursing? Nursing has certainly evolved over the years. In the beginning nursing was untaught and instinctive. It was performed of compassion for others, out of the wish to help others (Historical evolution, n.d.). In 1859 , in “Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is not,” Florence Nightingale became the first person to write a definition of nursing. She wrote, “I use the word nursing for want of better. It has been limited to signify little more than administration of medicines and the application of poultices. It ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet-all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.” (Black, 2014, p.115) Florence Nightingales definition may be the oldest, but it most closely matches my personal definition of nursing. Personally, I believe that nursing should be approached in a holistic manner by caring for the patient as a whole. By doing so the focus shouldn't simply be on administering medications and carrying out orders. As nurses it is our job to advocate for our patients to ensure that they receive high quality care. We should ensure that we provide the patient with adequate education in disease prevention and caring for their mind, body, and spirit. I also believe that nursing is a ministry. Ministry has been described as “meeting people where they are at and taking them to where God wants them to...
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...Could Compassion be the driving force behind our moral compass? My definition of compassion is the feeling that arises when you see someone suffer, and want to help. It is more than an attitude, and also is different from empathy, which refers to the vicarious experience of another’s emotions. It also isn’t pity, because compassion doesn’t place the other as inferior to self, which pity does. Compassion encompasses a slightly broader set of states than sympathy. Is compassion a variant or blend of sadness or love? I think it can be associated with love, tenderness and caring. Compassion is stronger in the level of concern then related states such as sympathy, pity, and empathic concern, and sort of encompasses all of those, and then rises above it. Compassion can develop into enduring sentiments....
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...and compassion, we must delve deep into the psyche and subconscious of both ourselves and others. Humankind or Human-unkind These days, you would be forgiven for thinking that the whole world has gone insane. With the aid of modern media, we are continually bombarded with stories and images of extreme violence from virtually every corner of the world. Modern media tends to depict people at their worst and as we all know, the main driving factor behind the content put forward by most media outlets is demand. This indicates that if we were given a choice between watching ‘good news stories’ or ‘bad news stories’, the majority of us would choose the latter. Why is this? What does it say about humankind as a whole? Time and again, we hear people of an older generation begin sentences with “In my day…..” or “When I was young……” followed by how everything and everybody was safer, more content and happier in days past. Is this true? Over the course of a single generation, have we really degenerated into a society surrounded by anarchy and inhabited mostly by people void of emotions for their fellow human being? Or, are we just looking at a small part of a much bigger and complex picture? To answer these and other questions, it is necessary to venture into the past in a bid to understand the present and predict the plight of man in the future. The Emergence of Compassion These days, the overarching theory on the origin of man is Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. His...
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...Deconstructing ‘White Fang’: binary of “truth/deception” Around 1876, the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin was in its apogee in the scientific world which led to Jack London’s use some of his theories in his writings. The theory of evolution examines why organisms evolve over time through the natural selection of inherited physical or behavioral traits. London’s work is vast and while writing for sixteen years, the author left nineteen novels, short stories, essays and several books as part of his legacy. The call of the wild has been translated into more than thirty languages and White Fang is also one of his most popular novels. In addition, it could be said that The Valley of the Moon (1913), Martin Eden (1909) and Sea Wolf (1904) are what London is mostly known for. One of the most interesting concepts explored in White Fang is the “survival of the fittest.” In White Fang, only one cub of five survives. This novel explores by implication, the natural elimination of the weakest....
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...two components they are scientific management and administrative management where Frederick Taylor contributed his theory based on observation from soldering among steel mill workers. Taylor classical theory approach was to 1) Develop the one best way to perform any task. 2) Scientifically select, train, teach and develop each worker. 3) Cooperate with workers and provide an incentive to insure that the work is done according to the one best way. 4) Divide the work and the responsibility equally between management and labor (Evolution Management). Classical management theories are broadly grounded in the assumption that work is a rational undertaking that is done in order to make money and given that, the behavior of people at work will be fairly predictable and easy to understand. The trouble is that isn’t always true. Work often isn’t a rational, logical or reasonable process and to many people, work is more than just a means of making money (Evolution Management). The behavioral approach in the early 1900’s is a view of management that stresses understanding the importance of people’s needs and attitudes within formal organizations. The experiment by Professor Elton Mayo at the Electric’s Hawthorns Plants by changes in lighting, numbers of hours the employee worked, rest periods and incentive pay and hot lunches, workers were feeling more adequate and valued by their coworkers and supervisors. The experiment showed good social relationships in the work place which produce...
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...Ivelin Yuriev Samantha B. Messinger ENC 1101 4 June 2011 End of Race-Is it Possible? Steve Olsen and Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, had an interesting discussion about the human race, where they both expressed a valid concern about its genetic future. However, they used two different approaches to prove their theories. The Dalai Lama, in 2005, wrote the book, The Universe in a Single Atom. In his chapter “Ethics and the New Genetics” Gyatso focuses on the benefits of genetic engineering and its enormous potential, while warning us of its harmful consequences. In contrast, but yet pursuing the same point, Steve Olson in his book “Mapping Human History” (2002) and the chapter “The End of Race: Hawaii and the Mixing of Peoples” traces the differences and similarities between people of various races and ethnicity. He uses the frequencies of genetic mutations in the mitochondria, migration from one continent to another and racially mixed populations where the target is the mostly American state of Hawaii. Should the world be concerned about the end of singular genetic ethnicity of each race? And is it going to happen? Race most likely will disappear as we now know. It seems to have been defined as two general groups-white and black, distinct from one another by only color of complexion. The white race will not be truly white, the black race will not be truly black, and the brown, yellow and red races will not be truly genetically ethnic either. What does race actually...
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...Over time, people could have developed different reasons to prohibit all sexual relations among siblings. Perhaps sexual relations within a family fractures the family, or perhaps parents could not bear to see their kids engaging in sexual relations for no point but for pleasure. In any case, evolution only sets the stage for adoption of a moral law. Discovering that evolution only selects against intercourse and not oral sex has no relevance at all because people have adopted entirely different reasons justifying their ethical conduct. Few people would say that the reason they do not engage in intercourse with family members is because the kids would possess genetic diseases. In the same way, most people do not say that the reason they do no kill for convenience is because they might get caught. Then, in reciprocal altruism, this example claims that it discusses evolutionary benefits that do not only apply to the individual because of the “reciprocal” nature of sacrificing acts done within a group of...
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...“Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages” (Thomas Alva Edison). This is a very powerful statement made describing ethic and gives insight into my ethical role in society. For me, I listen to my instinct to determine the greatest good for each individual and the values that would best serve the community. I define ethical behavior as making responsible choices that benefit many different individuals at the same time. We as a society have turned the simple act of compassion and respect into nothing more than selfish, all about me mentalities. The lack of honesty, integrity and trust reduces us to nothing more than savages. After taking the Ethic Lens Inventory, I was surprised to find my values and strengths as well as my blind spots and weaknesses and they are as follows: My character is determined by my strengths and weaknesses. In every situation, there are actions and reactions. I value autonomy which means doing things for others without expecting things in return, and equality. Independence is my goal as well as coordinating the rights of individuals with the security of the community. I exhibit wisdom in real-world matters and foresight as I act with tolerant self-interest in each circumstance. I try to elude rash engagements by bringing optimism, imagination and courage to problems. Every good intention can have consequences if not handled property. For...
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...Does Granting Animals Human Rights Make Sense? University Does Granting Animals Human Rights Make Sense? Throughout history, there has been any number of people belonging to various groups that for one reason or another were persecuted, oppressed, or otherwise denied equality with the rest of society. Over time, these groups have either formed their own activism or received sponsorship from another group with the goal of achieving equality in the eyes of society, if not in the eyes of the law. Workers, women, minorities, and homosexuals are examples of such groups where the pursuit of what we have come to call human rights has both made history and changed society. This document will explore the question: “does granting animals human rights make sense?” While it is understood that human beings, the species Homo sapiens sapiens, are members of the animal kingdom, for the sake of this discussion use of the term “animals” will refer to those that are non-human. Much of the rhetoric emanating from the animal rights debate is highly emotionally charged. By approaching the issue from the perspective of a reasonable person, it is possible to strike a balance by ensuring the humane treatment of animals where human culture and purposes intersect with the animal kingdom. Often, the animal rights debate is referred to as though there were only two sides to the argument. One side would grant rights to animals that are equivalent to the rights humans strive to afford one another...
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...first know what it is and who Darwin was. Darwinism is “the theory of the evolution of species by natural selection advanced by Charles Darwin”, according to the Oxford University Press. Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who made major contributions to the theory of evolution. Charles Darwin’s writings were very significant in the scientific world, for a more specific example, his writing of the Origin of Species. The Origin of Species sparked huge national interest and the book’s first copies sold out quicker than they appeared. Although many saw this work as a step towards improvement in understanding of evolution, it also brought with it much opposition. Darwin’s...
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...This paper describes the components of a healing hospital and their relationship to spirituality. I will also state the challenges of creating a healing environment in light of the barriers and complexities of the hospital environment. Lastly I will include biblical aspects that I believe support the concept of a healing hospital. First off, I feel components of a healing hospital are compassion, safety, trust, respect, support and creating positive outcomes in people’s lives and health. “A Healing Hospital is a concept where a continuous chain of loving care is carried throughout the organization with kindness and skill from every caregiver (including leaders) to every patient and to one another” (Chapman, 2003, p. 10). The workers need to envelope the spirit and integrate compassion, real love, and selflessness when they are with each individual patient as well as with their co-workers. Caring needs not only be from staff to patients, but also between staff members themselves and so forth. As far as spirituality goes in a healing hospital it begins with the top dog and continues down to upper management, then middle management, then lower management, and down to employees. To give patient care you must possess passion for each patient and their care. To me passion for patient care is having passion for that person fully from their mind, body, and spirit. To also help provide any patient needs whether it be spiritual, physical, or emotional. It is always important to provide...
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...The ideology of a religion is questionable in today's society because of the ongoing technological advancements and ever evolving development of mankind. Religion is a belief system of faith and worship shared by groups of people. These belief systems seek to answer questions that are unanswered by mankind and exist as a superior power over humanity. The evolution of how the world has evolved, has gradually diminished from the ideas that the bible puts forth to become proven otherwise through scientific research and evidence. Religion acts as an authoritarian and dominating hierarchy, impacting on people's will of freedom and liberty. The basic human rights that every individual is entitled to is prohibited because of a belief in a religion. Religion can be thought of as an act of engineered obedience training, it brainwashes and influences...
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...all-powerful God who created our world so they diffidently don’t teach it. Believers look to Buddha, their religion’s founder, for a model of how act. Buddhist view, the world is infinite in both time and space; the world is created and destroyed over and over again in a process we call, natural evolution. The Question of Identity: Buddhist considers everything living to be sacred and/or spiritual in nature. They also believe in reincarnation and a person’s spiritual future is based only on ones good or bad decisions in a lifetime which is known as Karma. The Question of Meaning/Purpose: The primary purpose is to end suffering. Buddha believed and therefore taught that people suffer because they are too wrapped up in things that do not give long lasting happiness and are too busy trying to hold to things such as, friends, material possessions and things that do not last. In the end it will only lead to sorrow. This is where the Four Noble Truths come into play: teaches that all life is marked by suffering, suffering is caused by desire and attachment, suffering can be stopped, and the way to end suffering is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path. The Question of Morality: Love, respect and compassion are three things that are highly valued in Buddhism as an ethical and moral path for their model of behavior. The Noble Eightfold Path contains right knowledge, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. They...
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...times in the first conversation (Cheever 726). Here. Neddy maps his journey by the names of each household like Gatsby composes a party guest list (Allen 289), believing himself to be in the heart of the social circle. The evolution of Neddy’s ego and alcoholism directly influences his liveliness and physical appearance, much like Jay Gatsby’s evolution of an admired man to a fool-hearted one (Allen 289). Neddy’s journey to across the suburban river of pools is akin to a man’s journey to being an alcoholic: at first, he is welcomed at parties and sorely missed from gatherings, as Neddy is welcomed at the Bunkers’ (Cheever 728). As time passes, he misses significant events in the social atmosphere, such as the Welchers moving without Neddy’s notice (Cheever 730). Eventually, he simply a “gate crasher” (Cheever 735) where he was previously welcomed whole-heartedly. Take note that the weaker Neddy gets, the more he mentions how a drink would help him to feel better, “warm him” and “carry him through” (Cheever 733). Much like Gatsby’s love for Daisy, the longer Neddy indulges, the more frequent he anticipates the comfort. These phrases send a clear message of dependency. Lastly, he looks for friendships were he previously burned bridges, such as hoping for compassion from an old flame and finding none (Cheever 736), awakening Neddy to his mistakes much like Daisy’s rejection of Gatsby brings about a realization to his faults (Allen 290). The sorrow in Neddy and his alcoholism mimics...
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